Entry Level Product Analyst

Job Description

Product Analyst | Clinical Architecture

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at Clinical Architecture’s headquarters in Carmel, IN, for individuals looking to grow within healthcare IT. Clinical Architecture is at the forefront of healthcare IT innovation, where an ambitious and diverse team balances creativity with expertise to solve tough problems that genuinely make a difference. This Entry Level Product Analyst position is a vital part of this mission, directly supporting Directors of Product Management by defining crucial requirements and developing user stories. Joining our positive, casual, and dedicated team means contributing to world-class solutions and gaining valuable hands-on experience in product development, Agile workflows, and essential stakeholder collaboration, all while enjoying happier workdays.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Carmel, IN
• Team: Supports Directors of Product Management within cross-functional teams.
• Mission: To support product leadership in defining requirements and developing user stories, ultimately contributing to the development of world-class healthcare IT solutions.
• Tech Stack: Jira Atlassian, Confluence, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Requirements Definition: Collaborate closely with Directors of Product Management to thoroughly evaluate input from multiple stakeholders, developing detailed functional and non-functional requirements that drive product development.
• User Story Creation: Actively assist in translating complex business needs into clear, actionable user stories and well-defined acceptance criteria, ensuring alignment across development teams.
• Product Validation & Testing: Participate diligently in product validation, provide essential testing support, and contribute to user acceptance activities to ensure the quality and efficacy of new features and products.
• Agile Process Engagement: Fully participate in key Agile processes, including active involvement in backlog refinement sessions, sprint reviews, release planning meetings, and daily standups, contributing to efficient development cycles.
• Roadmap Contribution & Risk Management: Contribute to establishing the product roadmap, facilitate clear communication with key stakeholders, and actively monitor product progress to identify and assess potential risks throughout the development process.
• Documentation Support: Provide crucial support to ensure that all necessary product documentation is considered and maintained at each stage of the development lifecycle.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early career professional demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow, with foundational exposure to the Software Development Life Cycle and an interest in product development within a collaborative team environment.
• Experience: Possesses 1 to 2 years of experience working within the Software Development Life Cycle, ready to apply and expand this knowledge in a product-focused role.
• Skills: Proficient in teamwork, organizational, and time management skills; comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, including group facilitation and conflict resolution; possesses critical thinking, analytical abilities, and tenacity in issue resolution; exhibits accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail; highly organized, motivated, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities; strong verbal and written communication.
• Bonus: Prior exposure to Agile software tools such as Jira Atlassian or Confluence; 1 to 2 years of experience in a Product Analyst role or a similar analytical capacity; direct healthcare experience or familiarity with healthcare terminology; practical familiarity with Agile or Project Management methodologies.